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Gut Microbial Control of Neurotransmitters and Their Relation to Neurological Disorders: A Comprehensive Review
Kajal Gurow1, Deepak Chandra Joshi2, Jyoti Gwasikoti3
1Gurukul Pharmacy College IPB-13, RIICO Industrial Area, Ranpur, Kota, Rajasthan, India.
Hormone and Metabolic Research = Hormon- Und Stoffwechselforschung = Hormones Et Metabolisme
|March 12, 2025
Summary
The gut microbiota significantly influences brain function and mental health by affecting neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine. Modulating gut microbes offers potential new treatments for neurological disorders.
Area of Science:
- Neurobiology
- Microbiology
- Clinical Research
Background:
- The gut microbiota plays a crucial role in regulating neurotransmitters.
- Microbial metabolites influence neurotransmitter synthesis and signaling, impacting brain function and mental health.
- The gut-brain axis describes the bidirectional communication between the gut and the central nervous system.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the role of gut microbiota in neurotransmitter regulation.
- To understand the mechanisms by which microbial metabolites affect neurotransmitter synthesis and signaling.
- To identify therapeutic strategies targeting gut microbiota for neurological disorders.
Main Methods:
- Synthesizing current research on the gut-brain axis.
- Focusing on gut microbial metabolites' influence on dopamine, serotonin, and GABA.
- Incorporating a multidisciplinary approach linking microbiology, neurobiology, and clinical research.
Main Results:
- Gut microbiota significantly impacts the synthesis and signaling of key neurotransmitters.
- Modulating gut microbiota can alter neurotransmitter levels and alleviate neurological symptoms.
- Evidence supports the gut-brain axis connection in neurological health.
Conclusions:
- The gut microbiota is critical for neurological health.
- Targeting gut microbiota presents potential therapeutic avenues for depression, ASD, anxiety, and Parkinson's disease.
- Further research into gut microbiota's role in neurological disorders is warranted.
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